Synonyms of exfoliate

exfoliate

verb

(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt 

as in to shed

to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside

a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shed
• peel
• discard
• ditch
• slough
• slip
• molt
• flake
• scale
• scrap
• unload
• throw away
• fling (off or away)
• chuck
• throw out
• shuck (off)
• jettison
• junk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exfoliate

Prescription and over-the-counter skin products, especially retinoids, exfoliating acids, acne treatments, and lightening products. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

The brand’s kojic acid mask gently exfoliates to reveal brighter, softer skin. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026

Sebum plugs or product residue get exfoliated away with fine sea salt crystals. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Tilbury recommended her Glow Toner to rejuvenate your skin and the Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial to exfoliate. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026